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Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Application EGF/2026/000 TA 2026 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of EUR 210 000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The funds will finance administrative and technical expenditure for implementing the fund, including meetings, seminars, communication activities, and an electronic data exchange system. Parliament calls on the Commission to continue inviting it to meetings and seminars and to simplify the application procedure.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Lucia Yar · voted 13:36 · A-10-2026-0179 · 2026/0126

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Belgium – EGF/2025/009 BE/Soliver

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers laid off by Soliver, a Belgian glass manufacturer that went bankrupt. The decision releases EU money for personalised services such as job-search help, training and retraining for the 803 affected workers in Flanders. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for the support.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Bogdan Rzońca · 2 ballots · voted 13:37 · A-10-2026-0149 · 2026/0097

International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives: amendment of Article 36

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the amendment of Article 36 of the International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2015. The amendment allows the Agreement to be extended for periods of five years. The Agreement will remain in force until 31 December 2026.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesTrade & customs

Consent · report by Bernd Lange · consent procedure · voted 13:17 · A-10-2026-0101 · 2025/0193

EU-Cook Islands Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025-2032): Implementing Protocol

✦ AI The European Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of a new protocol implementing the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and the Cook Islands for 2025-2032. The protocol sets fishing opportunities for EU vessels in Cook Islands' waters and provides an annual financial contribution to support the islands' fisheries policy. Parliament's consent means the protocol can be formally concluded, allowing EU vessels to fish in the area under the agreed conditions.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · report by Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez · consent procedure · voted 13:20 · A-10-2026-0092 · 2025/0287

EC-São Tomé and Príncipe Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025–2029): Implementing Protocol

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the new four-year protocol implementing the EU–São Tomé and Príncipe fisheries partnership agreement for 2025–2029. The protocol allows EU vessels to fish tuna and other migratory species in São Tomé and Príncipe waters, with an annual EU financial contribution of €825,000. It also supports sustainable fisheries management and local communities in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · report by Nora Junco García · consent procedure · voted 13:20 · A-10-2026-0096 · 2025/0202

International Cocoa Agreement

✦ AI Parliament voted on a Council decision to approve amendments to the International Cocoa Agreement, which aims to strengthen the global cocoa sector and promote its sustainable development. MEPs gave their consent to the amendments, meaning the Council can adopt the decision and the amended agreement can enter into force. The amendments include an indefinite duration, alignment with Sustainable Development Goals, and a focus on living income for farmers.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Bernd Lange · consent procedure · voted 14:29 · A-10-2026-0074 · 2025/0283

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/008 BE/Liberty - Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the bankruptcy of Liberty in Belgium. The decision releases EU money for tailored measures such as training, guidance and job-search help for the affected workers. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for the support.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Matthias Ecke · 2 ballots · voted 14:32 · A-10-2026-0084 · 2026/0066

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/005 AT/KTM - Austria

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by KTM in Austria. The decision releases EUR 1 806 624 for personalised services such as career guidance, training, and job-search help for 420 targeted beneficiaries. The funding follows the insolvency of KTM, a motorcycle producer in Upper Austria, and aims to help displaced workers reintegrate into the labour market.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Budget · report by Janusz Lewandowski · voted 11:39 · A-10-2026-0060 · 2026/0037

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/007 BE/Casa - Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support 416 workers made redundant by Casa in Belgium. The decision releases EUR 1 916 733, covering 85% of the total cost of tailored measures such as training, outplacement and job fairs. Parliament asks Belgian authorities to ensure visibility of EU funding and to carry out thorough final evaluations of the measures.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Hélder Sousa Silva · voted 11:39 · A-10-2026-0061 · 2026/0038

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/004 BE/Tupperware – Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by Tupperware in Belgium. The decision releases EU funding for personalised services such as job-search assistance, training, and outplacement for the affected workers. Parliament also calls on Belgian authorities to provide tailored support for workers with low education levels and to shorten the time between application and financing decision.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Jean-Marc Germain · voted 12:55 · A-10-2026-0030 · 2026/0004

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/006 BE/Audi – Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by Audi in Belgium. The decision releases EU funding for personalised services such as counselling, training, job-search help and business start-up support for the affected workers. Parliament also calls on Belgian authorities to help repurpose the closed factory and to tackle regional unemployment.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Budget · report by Nicolae Ștefănuță · 6 ballots · voted 12:20 · A-10-2026-0006 · 2026/0001